Wednesday, September 05, 2007

didn't plan to post so soon again. but recruits keep asking me when they can see the portraits i've taken recently, so i'll post them now.

the idea was more or less portraying young austrian soldiers they way they are. no soldiers, with flawless shaved faces and perfect uniform, like how they army would want them be like.

using a flash and 20mm very close at f8.0, i was trying to go fussily into facial skin details, what reminds of the army philosophy and their rules. for me the expressions show boredom and demotivation, they somehow reflect my view and the view of most other recruits of the basic military service.

Interesting set of portraits. I really like the short introduction to it and I think you succeeded in your intentions. It's cool that you added a portrait of yourself in it too. Doesn't make you a photographer in an observing/detached position, but an active participant, which is the case of course since you are a recruit too and really act out your personal feelings towards the army via these photos.

veryvery good portrait series. to clear a popular misunderstaning: photographic technique is not about making every photo look perfect, but about making it look how you want it to look. if the look you chose fits your intention, and the technique you used produces that look, than you can call yourself a good photographer. after following your blog over the last few months i would call you a great photographer. that series is simply the "i-tuepfelchen". hopefully you make something out of your skills in the future. lg aus wien, flo r.